Calcium, NY

New York

Calcium is a small town in New York with a population of 3,245. Residents earn $64,613 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,245 Population 578/sq mi density
$64,613 Median Income $34,360 per capita
$216,900 Home Value $205,196 Zillow
$1,353 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,613 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$216,900 home value, $1,353/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,613
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $216,900
23% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.6%
27% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,353
16% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.0%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.1%
51% lower than US avg

How Calcium Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,245
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density578/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 57%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,613
Per Capita$34,360
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$6,588M
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$216,900
Rent$1,353
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$205,196

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.9%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation518 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+98.2%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute15 min
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Is Calcium a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Calcium receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Calcium stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Calcium is $64,613, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Calcium is $216,900, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,353 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Calcium has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 92.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Calcium has a population of 3,245 with a density of 578 people per square mile. The median age is 25.9 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (56.7%), with 1.8% Hispanic, 21.9% Black.

Population

3,245
Total Population
578
People / sq mi
25.9yrs
Median Age
33% below US avg
5.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53%
Female 47%

Race & Ethnicity

Calcium vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only72.4%
8% below US avg
Spanish27.6%
106% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Calcium vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Calcium is $64,613, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Calcium vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,613
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,360
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202
IRS Avg AGI$63,170

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.1%
51% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,104
County GDP$6,588M

Business (County)

Restaurants253
Healthcare233
Retail339
Manufacturing62

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,866
96% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.9 min
Work from Home0.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Calcium is $216,900, 23% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,353 (16% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $205,196.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$216,900
23% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$205,196

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$34
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio52.9%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,353
16% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied9.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,866
96% above US avg
Effective Rate3.17%
In Calcium, 40.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.9% report depression. 27.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Calcium vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.0%
25% above US avg
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma11.7%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity27.7%
Depression19.9%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress13.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.3%
Checkup Rate79.6%
Premature Death8,243/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access56.6%
Healthcare Facilities233

Crime Rates: Calcium vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Calcium has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall92.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.5 km²)
Population Density578/sq mi
Coordinates44.0409°N, 75.8494°W
County FIPS36089
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59%
D 41%

Winner: Republican by 18 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.6%
27% below US avg
High School+98.2%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density578/sq mi
Total Area5.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities233
Restaurants253
Retail Stores339

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.9 min
Work from Home0.1%

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